I've heard Dell is supposed to be releasing a thin XPS around the same time as their netbook seemingly taking on two niche markets at the same time. I love the express card slot on the Lenovo, but wonder how well it would work with Linux.
Also the Linux version of the S10 will be the S9 which has a 8.9" screen and an 8GB SSD._________________"You must control your future by taking command of your present, and fixing and learning from your past."

I've heard Dell is supposed to be releasing a thin XPS around the same time as their netbook seemingly taking on two niche markets at the same time.

I read somewhere that Dell is going to have larger netbook with a 12" screen, but it's going to have a 1.8" hard drive. I would rather have one that comes with a standard 2.5" SATA drive. It's going to be faster and easier to replace or upgrade. Personally, I'm waiting for the new MacBooks. I think a 13" screen is small enough.

Nothing really. I just wouldn't want to go below 12-13". And I prefer that it be a Mac. I also think that Apple is tied into the 13" screen size now. Mostly because of the MacBook Air. I can't see them going much below that in the near future. I guess they could come out with some little touch device though. That would be kind of sweet.

Nothing really. I just wouldn't want to go below 12-13". And I prefer that it be a Mac. I also think that Apple is tied into the 13" screen size now. Mostly because of the MacBook Air. I can't see them going much below that in the near future. I guess they could come out with some little touch device though. That would be kind of sweet.

And it will be able to make phone calls and have iPod features, but make it impossible to get without a contract. Sounds familiar, wonder why ._________________"You must control your future by taking command of your present, and fixing and learning from your past."

It seems Lenovo is being selective in which markets get Linux on its new range of IdeaPad netbooks. "People in most markets Lenovo serves, including Singapore, China and the UK, will be offered the company's new IdeaPad S10 with either Microsoft Windows XP or a Linux OS, but Australian and US computer buyers will only be offered Windows XP according to Lenovo."

It seems Lenovo is being selective in which markets get Linux on its new range of IdeaPad netbooks. "People in most markets Lenovo serves, including Singapore, China and the UK, will be offered the company's new IdeaPad S10 with either Microsoft Windows XP or a Linux OS, but Australian and US computer buyers will only be offered Windows XP according to Lenovo."

If they were going with Suse, I would dump it and install something else anyway.

I just think it's a shame you can't get the lower Linux prices. I mean if you want to run Linux. I'm not sure how this is Microsoft's fault though. I mean what tricks are they really playing? It just seems Lenovo is being selective. They probably figure sales will do better with XP in certain markets. Plus, there are fewer and fewer systems actually shipping with XP these days. To a certain degree, these companies are using the loophole of XP being allowed to ship with Netbooks. We also know that most people prefer XP to Vista. This becomes an outlet for them to get it a system with XP. That pushed up demand for these things as well. Not sure if that makes sense, but it's been a long day. I also have a migraine.

It seems Lenovo is being selective in which markets get Linux on its new range of IdeaPad netbooks. "People in most markets Lenovo serves, including Singapore, China and the UK, will be offered the company's new IdeaPad S10 with either Microsoft Windows XP or a Linux OS, but Australian and US computer buyers will only be offered Windows XP according to Lenovo."

If they were going with Suse, I would dump it and install something else anyway.

Me too I would probably use Ubuntu or Fedora instead (just need to find out if Fedora can be installed via USB flashdrive)._________________"You must control your future by taking command of your present, and fixing and learning from your past."

I'm not sure how this is Microsoft's fault though. I mean what tricks are they really playing?

Alot of what you say is true, Devo...but I'm sure if MS came to lenovo and ask them to please($$$)install XP only, on these machines in the biggest consumer market in the world, we would appreciate it.

Alot of what you say is true, Devo...but I'm sure if MS came to lenovo and ask them to please($$$)install XP only, on these machines in the biggest consumer market in the world, we would appreciate it.

at least that's how I see it.

I see where you're coming from. I wouldn't put something like that past them. I think Microsoft knows they are losing ground to Apple on the big machines. They probably don't want to see Linux take hold or dominate in a growing Netbook market.

Alot of what you say is true, Devo...but I'm sure if MS came to lenovo and ask them to please($$$)install XP only, on these machines in the biggest consumer market in the world, we would appreciate it.

at least that's how I see it.

devo wrote:

I see where you're coming from. I wouldn't put something like that past them. I think Microsoft knows they are losing ground to Apple on the big machines. They probably don't want to see Linux take hold or dominate in a growing Netbook market.

Well. it seems that MS might end up shooting themselves in the foot.

Apparenty, MS has set out 'conditions' on the use of XP in the ULCPC (Ultra low cost PC) Market..

For starters, the machine is to be limited in both motherboard/chip speed along with being limited to just 1 Gb of ram.

On top of that, XP will not be available for machines, that carry a screen larger than 10 inches.

The 'shooting themselves in the foot' matter, arises from circumstances where for example, HP offers an 11 inch screen, or something with more on board grunt than currently found in an atom chip...

In the HP case: does MS stick to its own guidelines and force HP buyers to upgrade to Vista, or risk HP offering their customers a choice of clean skin, (no OS) or force HP to up the price of their Low cost PC, (thus making them uncomptative)...or will it drive HP into the arms of Linux...

Added to that, MS is also in a financial straight~jacket, in that it is forced to maintain two Home systems at the same time...XP & Vista.

One that is limited, and one that nobody really wants..

No matter how you look at it, MS is taking a big gamble..that might blow up in their faces...*

Aqua.

*Not that I'd be crying in my beer.... _________________Of the fourX systems in the world.